ROAD TRIP!

We, my performing troupe and I, traveled last weekend (Apr. 23-25) to Tallahassee to attend a workshop sponsored by Julianna at The Women's Bellydance Center. She hosted GIGI FAYED in a Spanish/Arabic fusion workshop. In a word, it was OUTSTANDING!

Gigi Fayed has spent over 30 years dancing and teaching. She taught some Flamenco steps and some moves that were beautiful. She also taught a workshop on Sunday on "Zambra Mora" which is a dance form that is pretty much dying out.

Gigi is available for workshops and I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND anyone consider her if one is thinking of hosting a workshop.

The show on that Saturday night was VERY good. Performers treated us to traditional Raks Sharki, tribal fusion, & Spanish influenced dances.

My group, ZivaDiva Bellydance Co. (aka Fuze), performed in 4 slots. We performed a group drum solo, Kathy P. and I performed Egyptian style dances, and I also performed a newly choreographed fusion number to a piece by Maduro.

We women (5 of us) had a BLAST!

Above photo by Danielle Day, a member of ZivaDiva Dance Co.

It's NOT too LATE for BELLYDANCE! This Thursday, APRIL 8, at 5:45 p.m. is the LAST CHANCE to sign up for my SPRING BELLYDANCE session in Daphne. I no longer teach in Mobile.

So, take the short drive to the Daphne Recreation Center (intersection of Hwy 98 & Whispering Pines Rd...2 miles south of I-10 exit) and HAVE SOME FUN!

I will teach you the basics of bellydance and each week we build on what we learned the previous week. You'll enjoy the way your body feels dancing this ancient dance! You'll also gain more self-confidence and self-esteem!

I also give you background and history of bellydance in general as well as how it relates to some of the moves we learn. You will also learn about musicality and learn about some of the drum rhythms of the Middle Eastern music.

I've taken over 20 workshops with some of the world's BEST bellydance instructors and I learned under a master teacher, Maresha of Zuri, in Mobile.

COME and LEARN to dance! You do not need prior dance experience nor do you need a certain body type. I help you to learn to use your body in a new and exciting way!

The class is $50 per person for an 8 week session (which starts April 8) and we meet for 1 hour each week--you will be in constant motion and learn A LOT!

You don't wanna miss this session as it will be ten weeks before I start another.

Need more info: call me at 251-463-1299 OR email me at: zivadiva2000@yahoo.com

YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID THIS!